The Arrow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
The Arrow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Forum, The Toose, Brympton, BA21 3TL
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Arrow among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ← The Arrow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Arrow none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Arrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Pre-School School/college/university | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Baxter Storey at Screwfix Direct Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Adrians Fish & Chips Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd & Petrol Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| abm Catering @ Westfield Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Dive Academy Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Chapmans Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
Questions about The Arrow
What is The Arrow's food hygiene rating?
The Arrow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 4 July 2025.
Is The Arrow safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Arrow last inspected?
The Arrow was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Arrow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Arrow compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Arrow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Arrow and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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